Domaine du Nozay Clos du Nozay 2022 Sancerre

Clos du Nozay is a white Sancerre made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc from a walled parcel of vines around 50 years old. They grow on Kimmeridgian marls, known locally as terres blanches, mixed with limestone and marine fossils. The wine is fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts and aged in terracotta jars, which allow gentle micro-oxygenation without the woody flavours of a new barrel. The aim is to express the terroir, so grassy notes stay discreet. On the nose it shows white flowers and soft citrus. Pear, ripe citrus and exotic fruit follow, with a chalky minerality and lively acidity.